Research
Hormonal
Testosterone replacement therapy improves insulin sensitivity, reduces central adiposity, and improves sexual function in hypogonadal men with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
If you have type 2 diabetes and low testosterone, TRT can improve your insulin sensitivity, reduce belly fat, and boost your sex drive and erectile function. It should be part of a broader plan including diet and exercise, and requires careful monitoring by a doctor.
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Evidence from several studies demonstrated that testosterone promotes insulin sensitivity in hypogonadal men with and without type 2 diabetes. ... Testosterone treatment improved libido. ... Testosterone treatment moderately improved the number of nocturnal erections, sexual thoughts and motivation, number of successful intercourse sessions, scores of erectile function, and overall sexual satisfaction in men with baseline serum testosterone <346 ng/dL.
Why this rating
Based on multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses.
Source
Low Testosterone Associated With Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome Contributes to Sexual Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Men With Type 2 Diabetes
Christina Wang et al. · Diabetes Care · 2011
DOI 10.2337/dc10-2339
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